Description
High Protein Chicken Orzo is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and creamy feta cheese with hearty orzo pasta. This one-pan meal is packed with protein, making it ideal for busy weeknights or nutritious meal prep. In just 45 minutes, you can create a flavorful dinner that appeals to everyone at the table. With its fresh ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe not only delights the palate but also nourishes the body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Sauté until cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- Remove chicken; in the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini; cook until tender (4–5 minutes).
- Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts (2–3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet and mix in drained orzo until heated through.
- Fold in feta cheese gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg